Buckeye, AZ-  The St. Thomas Celts traveled to Arizona to take on a competitive field in the Firestorm Fall Invitational opening round hosted by Arizona Christian University. They were facing off against strong teams from the region, including UBC Okanagan and Rocky Mountain College at Verrado Golf Club. The Celts wrapped up Day 1 with a total team score of 322, placing them in sixth overall. 

Cameron Frazier led St. Thomas with a solid 77, showing poise on the course and keeping the team in the mix. Emma Cook followed closely with a commendable 78, displaying consistency throughout her round. Leah Torres contributed with an 82, while Emma Luna and Maddie Koch rounded out the team scores with rounds of 85 and 90, respectively. 

The Celts are determined to climb the leaderboard as they head into Round 2. With adjustments and renewed focus, the team aims to showcase its resilience and improve its standings. For more updates, follow @ustwgolf on Instagram and X and visit www.ustcelts.com.